<p>Ann’s Place&nbsp;<a href="https://www.annsplace.org/all-events/2025/fashion-show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">fashion show</a>&nbsp;will take place on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Get ready to celebrate inspiring community members who are taking the stage to make a difference! Fashions are curated by Elegant Ridgefield.</p><p>Ann’s Place is a haven of hope, providing comfort and support to those facing cancer and their loved ones. This year’s fashion show fundraiser brings the community together in a celebration of strength.</p><p><strong>Meet our next model - Ann Fowler-Cruz</strong></p><p>"I'm an estate planning attorney and partner at Cohen and Wolf. Over the years, I’ve seen too many loved ones—clients, friends, and family—impacted by cancer. I’m walking for my mom, who died of colon cancer, my best friend of 55+ years who is a survivor, and two friends currently in the fight.</p><p>As the oldest model on the runway this year, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone to support Ann’s Place—a nonprofit offering free services to cancer patients, from counseling to wellness programs.</p><p>Please help me support this incredible cause by donating under my name. Let’s make a difference together!"</p><p>Support Ann here:</p><p><a href="https://donorbox.org/on-the-runway-familiar-faces/fundraiser/ann-fowler-cruz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">https://donorbox.org/on-the-runway-familiar-faces/fundraiser/ann-fowler-cruz</a></p><p><strong><em>Your support makes a real impact—every donation helps those in need navigate their cancer journey with care and hope.</em></strong>This exciting event will showcase spring and summer fashion curated by&nbsp;<strong>Elegant Ridgefield</strong>, modeled by familiar faces from the local community. Attendees can also look forward to an entertaining show hosted by&nbsp;<strong>comedian Christine O’Leary</strong>, live and silent auctions, and a raffle featuring fantastic prizes.</p><p>Tickets available for purchase through the Ridgefield Playhouse Box Office:&nbsp;<a href="https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/on-the-runway-familiar-faces-benefitting-anns-place-ridgefield-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">On the Runway - Familiar Faces Benefitting Ann's Place | Ridgefield, CT | Ridgefield Playhouse</a></p><p>To learn more about Ann's Place please click on link&nbsp;<em>-&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.annsplace.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Ann's Place</a></p>

<p>Castle Hill Farm in Newtown, Connecticut, is set to host its annual Easter Egg Hunt from Saturday, April 12 through Monday, April 14, 2025. This family-friendly event offers a unique Station Scavenger Hunt experience, where children can collect toy-filled eggs at various farm-themed stations, interacting with animals along the way. Egg cartons will be provided for collecting eggs, eliminating the need to bring baskets.​</p><p><strong>Event Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Dates:</strong> Saturday, April 12; Sunday, April 13; Monday, April 14​</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Castle Hill Farm, 25 Sugar Lane, Newtown, CT 06470​<a href="https://danbury.macaronikid.com/events/67d0c3674905211969853c76/-egg-hunt--castle-hill-farm?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Macaroni KID Greater Danbury+1Mommy Poppins+1</a></li><li><strong>Booking:</strong> Individual time slots starting at 10:00 AM​</li><li><strong>Ticketing:</strong> Each participating child requires a ticket; adults do not need tickets​</li><li><strong>Footwear:</strong> As the event is outdoors, attendees are advised to wear appropriate footwear, such as farm shoes or rain boots​</li><li><strong>Pets:</strong> No pets are allowed at the event​</li></ul><p>In case of unfavorable weather conditions, alternative dates will be arranged, or attendees may request a voucher for the full ticket value to use at a future event.​</p><p>For more information and to book tickets, please visit Castle Hill Farm's official website <a href="https://www.castlehillfarm.net/egg-hunt-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.castlehillfarm.net/egg-hunt-1</a></p>

<p><strong>Singer-Songwriter Jonatha Brooke to Headline The Flagpole Radio Café in Newtown on May 10</strong></p><p><em>Newtown, Conn. – April 10, 2025</em> — Producers Barbara Gaines and David Wheeler announce an extraordinary evening of music and comedy as <em>The Flagpole Radio Café</em> returns to the Edmond Town Hall stage on <strong>Saturday, May 10, 2025</strong>, featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter <strong>Jonatha Brooke</strong>. Now in its sixteenth season, the beloved variety show blends original comedy sketches with musical performances by a seasoned house band and guest artists, all within the intimate charm of Newtown’s historic theater.</p><p>Brooke, known for her evocative blend of folk, melodic pop, and roots rock, will headline the evening’s performance. Her career began in the early '90s with the folk-pop duo <em>The Story</em> before she emerged as a powerful solo artist. Over the years, Jonatha has collaborated with a wide range of artists—from Katy Perry to The Courtyard Hounds—and has written music for Disney films, television, and even the theme for Joss Whedon’s <em>Dollhouse</em>.</p><p>Her theatrical work is equally noteworthy. In 2014, Brooke wrote, scored, and starred in <em>My Mother Has 4 Noses</em>, a one-woman show that enjoyed a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run and was named a Critics’ Pick by <em>The New York Times</em> and <em>Time Out</em>. A McKnight Artist Fellow, she has also earned top honors from the International Acoustic Music Awards and Independent Music Awards for her songwriting and recordings.</p><p>The Flagpole Radio Café, reminiscent of <em>A Prairie Home Companion</em>, has earned a loyal following throughout New England with its unique format: an alternating rhythm of musical interludes and comedic sketches performed by a gifted ensemble of local artists. The evening promises something special with <strong>Austin Scelzo</strong>, an accomplished fiddler, joining the house band for the night.</p><p>Past guest artists have included Peter Yarrow, Patty Larkin, Tom Chapin, Livingston Taylor, and Loudon Wainwright III—underscoring the show’s reputation for booking top-tier talent.</p><p>The performance begins at <strong>7:00 pm</strong> at <strong>Edmond Town Hall</strong>, located at <strong>45 Main Street</strong>, just steps from Newtown’s iconic flagpole. Tickets are <strong>$45</strong> and available at <a href="http://www.flagpoleproductions.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.flagpoleproductions.org</a> or at the door.</p><p>To learn more about Jonatha Brooke, visit <a href="http://www.jonathabrooke.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jonathabrooke.com</a>. For a preview of the show and past performances, visit <a href="http://www.flagpoleproductions.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.flagpoleproductions.org</a>.</p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Clear out the clutter and support a cause that truly matters: Shred for a Cause this Saturday, April 12 from 9 am to noon at Expedia Cruises, 67 Federal Road in Brookfield.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Bring your boxes of unwanted documents for secure, on-site shredding, and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families receiving end-of-life care.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">A suggested donation of $15 per box* will directly benefit Regional Hospice, a nonprofit organization that has provided compassionate care to patients and their loved ones in homes and care facilities for more than 40 years.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">To learn more about their mission, visit</span><a href="http://makingthebestofeveryday.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> makingthebestofeveryday.org</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</span></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">*Please limit boxes to a maximum size of 12" x 12" x 16".</em></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Learn more </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1009746737385569?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">here</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</span></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Absentee ballots for the Town of Newtown Budget Referendum will be available on Monday, April 7th at 1pm</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>REFERENDUM TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd&nbsp;</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Absentee ballots may be applied for by any qualified&nbsp;voter unable to vote</a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">at the polls due to the following reasons:</a></p><ul><li><strong>My active service in the Armed Forces</strong>&nbsp;of the United States</li><li><strong>My absence from my&nbsp;town of residence</strong></li><li><strong>Sickness</strong></li><li><strong>My religious tenets</strong>&nbsp;which forbid secular activity on the day of the election, primary or referendum</li><li><strong>My duties</strong>&nbsp;as a primary, election or referendum official at a polling place other than my own during all of the hours of voting</li><li><strong>Physical disability</strong></li><li><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Application for Absentee Ballot for Referendum Authorized to Be Held with Less Than 3 Weeks’ Notice&nbsp;</a></li><li><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Please note these ballots&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">CANNOT</strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">&nbsp;be mailed to you. You must come in person or designate an authorized person to pick up your ballot on your behalf as long as it falls under the criteria on the application. Read entire application for instructions.</span>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Click here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk/files/ed-3r-less-3-weeks-notice-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(9, 105, 202);"><strong>Absentee ballot&nbsp;application</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk/files/referendum-ballot-webpage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong>SAMPLE BALLOT</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk/files/explanatory-text-8x14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong>EXPLANATORY TEXT</strong></a></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full text of Resolutions:</a></li><li><strong>Resolution</strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk/files/resolution-newtown-4600000-hvac-library-improvements-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(9, 105, 202);">Newtown $4,600,000 HVAC Library&nbsp;Improvements</a></li><li><strong>Resolution</strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk/files/resolution-newtown-4300000-high-school-roof-replacement-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(9, 105, 202);">Newtown $4,300,000 High School Roof Replacement</a></li><li><strong>Resolution</strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk/files/resolution-newtown-1524000-community-center-pool-hvac-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(9, 105, 202);">Newtown $1,524,000 Community Center Pool HVAC</a></li><li><strong>Resolution</strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk/files/resolution-newtown-1000000-bridge-replacement-program-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(9, 105, 202);">Newtown $1,000,000 Bridge Replacement Program</a></li><li><strong>Resolution</strong>&nbsp;-<a href="https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk/files/resolution-newtown-855000-edmond-town-hall-renovations-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(9, 105, 202);">&nbsp;Newtown $855,000 Edmond Town Hall Renovations</a></li></ul><p><strong>Returning&nbsp;your ballot options:</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Official Ballot Drop Box</strong>-Outside the North and South Entrances of</p><p>the&nbsp;Municipal Center available&nbsp;24 hours</p><p><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">By Return Mail</strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">:</span></p><p><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town Clerk</a></p><p><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Debbie Aurelia Halstead</a></p><p><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 Primrose Street</a></p><p><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newtown, CT 06470</a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">In person</strong>&nbsp;Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm</p><p><strong>If you should have any questions regarding absentee ballots,</strong></p><p><strong>please email the Town Clerk’s office at:&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:town.clerk@newtown-ct.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(9, 105, 202);"><strong>town.clerk@newtown-ct.gov</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;or call&nbsp;</strong><a href="tel:203-270-4210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(9, 105, 202);"><strong>203-270-4210</strong></a></p><p><a href="http://www.newtown-ct.gov/node/339756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-l-wjilto-tlluktttuu-k/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong>Governor Lamont Proclaims ‘Huskies Weekend’ in Connecticut to Honor the UConn Women’s Basketball Team</strong></a></p><p>Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is proclaiming Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6, 2025, as “Huskies Weekend” in the State of Connecticut in recognition of the UConn women’s basketball team for playing in the NCAA Tournament Final Four game on Friday night.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The governor is urging all Connecticut residents to show their Huskies pride this weekend by wearing UConn Huskies gear, sporting blue and white, and displaying UConn flags and signs.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">“The 2025 UConn Huskies women’s basketball team is the most formidable and ferocious basketball program in the United States, dominating the game with incredible prowess and intimidating skills that have set a new standard in college sports,”&nbsp;Governor Lamont said. “I am so proud of these talented student athletes who have represented UConn and Connecticut with integrity, character, and competitive excellence both on and off the court. They are an inspiration to young basketball fans across the world who want to follow in their footsteps. Everyone knows that Connecticut is the basketball capital of the world, and this weekend I urge everyone in our state to cheer for our team and support our Huskies.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify">UConn is scheduled to play the UCLA Bruins in the Final Four on Friday at 9:00 p.m.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">*Image courtesy U Conn Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uconnwbb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/uconnwbb/</a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p><br></p>